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Manchester Scoop · Sep 1, 2026

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Former Prime Minister Keir Starmer is to stand down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras, triggering a by-election.The move could also pave the way for Green Party leader Zack Polanski to stand, with the party enjoying strong support in the constituency.Starmer said he had reflected on his future over the summer and decided it was time to “hand the baton over to a successor”.He will now focus on international affairs, including defence, security, trade and technology, as well as continuing his work tackling violence against women and girls. Starmer had previously said, on 3 July, that he intended to remain an MP until the next general election. JOIN TMS:

Former Prime Minister Keir Starmer is to stand down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras, triggering a by-election.The move could also pave the way for Green Party leader Zack Polanski to stand, with the party enjoying strong support in the constituency.Starmer said he had reflected on his future over the summer and decided it was time to “hand the baton over to a successor”.He will now focus on international affairs, including defence, security, trade and technology, as well as continuing his work tackling violence against women and girls. Starmer had previously said, on 3 July, that he intended to remain an MP until the next general election. JOIN TMS: *https://wa.me/447776235803*

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